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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.05, 1,908.54 and 793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.05, 1,908.54 and 793.55 is: 1,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.05 : 1,908.54 = 793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.05/1,908.54 = 793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.05x = 1,908.54 × 793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.05x = 1,514,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,513.72/1,383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.05

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